Bongan, Municipality of Lingig, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Lingig |
| Postal code | 8312 |
| Population (2020) | 784 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.1980, 126.4291 (8° 12' North, 126° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 33.9 meters (111.2 feet) |
Bongan is a barangay in the municipality of Lingig, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 784. This represented 2.23% of the total population of Lingig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bongan in the 2015 Census was 807 broken down into 172 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 536 | 107 | 5.01 | |
| 472 | 105 | 4.50 | |
| 644 | 120 | 5.37 | |
| 655 | 137 | 4.78 | |
| 645 | 131 | 4.92 | |
| 807 | 172 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bongan is 5 to 9, with 104 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 80 | 9.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 104 | 12.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 82 | 10.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 93 | 11.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 79 | 9.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 50 | 6.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 3.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 4.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 4.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 5.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 5.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 5.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 2.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.62% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.74% |
| Total | 807 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bongan grew from 536 in 1990 to 784 in 2020, an increase of 248 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.61%, or a decrease of 23 people, from the previous population of 807 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 536 | – | |
| 472 | -2.35% | |
| 644 | 6.89% | |
| 655 | 0.23% | |
| 645 | -0.56% | |
| 807 | 4.36% | |
| 784 | -0.61% |
Location
Bongan is situated at approximately 8.1980, 126.4291, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33.9 meters or 111.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bongan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.